AUBO-i20 vs FlexLink RC12
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and FlexLink RC12 (FlexLink Systems Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- FlexLink RC12Sweden
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- FlexLink RC122024
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- FlexLink RC120 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- FlexLink RC12ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- FlexLink RC1210 kg
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- FlexLink RC12—
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- FlexLink RC12—
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- FlexLink RC12—
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- FlexLink RC128 m/s
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- FlexLink RC12360 kg
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- FlexLink RC12floor
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- FlexLink RC12—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- FlexLink RC12ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- FlexLink RC12none
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- FlexLink RC12—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- FlexLink RC12Yes
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- FlexLink RC12No
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- FlexLink RC12Robot Config drag-and-drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- FlexLink RC12—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- FlexLink RC12—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- FlexLink RC12—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- FlexLink RC12—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- FlexLink RC12—
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- FlexLink RC12—
Commercial
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- FlexLink RC12—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Sweden |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 10 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,650 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | 8 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 63.7 kg | 360 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | software only | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | proprietary_app | Robot Config drag-and-drop |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 compatible | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional) | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), CaaS / Month, Lead Time
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | AUBO-i20 | FlexLink RC12 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AUBO-i20, FlexLink RC12 have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes AUBO-i20 and FlexLink RC12?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. FlexLink RC12 is made by FlexLink Systems Inc., based in SE.
When were AUBO-i20 and FlexLink RC12 launched?
AUBO-i20 launched in 2015. FlexLink RC12 launched in 2024.
How do AUBO-i20 and FlexLink RC12 compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. FlexLink RC12 grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are AUBO-i20 and FlexLink RC12 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AUBO-i20 and FlexLink RC12?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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AUBO-i20 vs FlexLink RC12 compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.